Job Requisition ID #

25WD88166

Position Overview

As the Principal Software Development Engineer, you will be part of the AI, Data & Automation Organization (AIDA) within Autodesk’s Enterprise Systems and Experience (ESE). AIDA is instrumental in enabling enterprise teams and customer-facing organizations to leverage AI, Data and Automation more effectively resulting in solutions that are combined with intelligent features and powerful automation through platforms we build and deliver. We are focused on bringing proactive tools, automation, and AI-enabled Intelligence to the existing processes across ESE & to other internal organizations associated with DevOps, Product Engineering, Specialized Services, Developer Enablement & Customer Experience, etc. Our team has a lot of visibility and the impact of our work is directly related to Autodesk business results. We value the culture, transparency and collaboration in our team and at Autodesk in general, we take pride in our global diversity and how we work and talk with one another. This is a hybrid role based in Bengaluru, India.

Responsibilities

Technical Excellence & Engineering  

Demonstrate deep expertise in areas such as cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures

Design and evolve large-scale, reliable, and secure systems with a focus on performance, maintainability, and operational excellence

Stay hands-on when needed—prototyping, debugging, and delivering high-impact components

Platform Engineering & Architecture

Build foundational platforms and shared services that enable rapid development and innovation across multiple teams

Design systems for extensibility, multi-tenancy, and future growth — not just immediate product requirements

Champion reusable “building blocks” over siloed point solutions

Strategic & Business Alignment 

Connect technical decisions to broader business goals (e.g., cost optimization, customer impact, faster time to market)

Prioritize initiatives based on a balance of technical merit and strategic business value

Influence product direction through a strong technical voice in cross-functional forums

Technical Leadership  

Lead through influence and expertise across diverse engineering teams

Drive architectural decisions, mentor senior engineers, and contribute to a culture of engineering rigor and excellence

Facilitate knowledge sharing, tech strategy reviews, and cross-team collaboration

Systems Thinking & Complex Problem Solving 

Approach challenges holistically, considering code, infrastructure, team dynamics, and business context

Navigate ambiguity and deliver clarity through well-thought-out decisions and forward-looking designs

Balance short-term execution with long-term system health and scalability

Cross-Functional Communication & Collaboration 

Communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, from engineers to executives

Adapt communication styles to suit the audience — technical deep dives vs. strategic roadmaps

Build strong partnerships with Product, Infrastructure, Security, and Business teams

Execution & Results Delivery 

Own delivery from concept through deployment and adoption — ensuring business and customer impact

Decompose complex initiatives into actionable work across teams, ensuring high-quality execution

Lead cross-team engineering programs with clarity, accountability, and alignment

Adaptability & Continuous Learning 

Stay current on evolving technologies, best practices, and industry trends

Encourage experimentation and innovation in tools, architecture, and engineering processes

Foster a team culture grounded in curiosity, learning, and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of professional software development experience, including deep expertise in building and scaling distributed systems, cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and event-driven architectures

Expertise in Python (or similar modern programming languages) with experience delivering scalable, production-grade systems

Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end system design, development, and operational excellence for critical production systems

Strong understanding of security best practices, observability (monitoring, logging, alerting), and reliability engineering principles

Proven ability to design and evolve foundational platforms that accelerate development across multiple business units

Demonstrated ownership of initiatives from idea to production launch, with measurable business or customer impact

Experience working across multiple technical domains (e.g., backend, cloud infrastructure, security, data engineering, automation, CI/CD) and demonstrated ability to quickly ramp up on new technologies.

Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with product, security, operations, infrastructure, and business teams.

Ability to solve ambiguous, complex problems by considering technical, business, and organizational perspectives

Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership

Experience mentoring senior engineers and fostering a culture of engineering excellence

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in participating or driving "Tech Culture" initiatives like Engineering Excellence and Reliability Programs.

Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline

Experience in building AI and Machine Learning solutions

Experience scaling systems to users or high-throughput enterprise environments

Contributions to open-source projects, technical publications, or speaking at major industry events

Hands-on experience with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC)

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About Autodesk
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We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

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